Masia de La Salle

Masia de La Salle is a historic farmhouse in Premià de Mar, in the Maresme region of Catalonia, listed as a Cultural Asset of Local Interest (BCIL). It stands within the grounds of today's La Salle school complex, making it an interesting stop for anyone exploring the town's older architecture.

What's the story behind the building?

The original masia — a traditional Catalan farmhouse — was built in the 1860s. Its former surrounding land is now occupied by the sports facilities of the La Salle school. Decades later, at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, a community of teaching brothers settled in Premià de Mar and founded what is known today as La Salle School. The main school building went up between 1906 and 1908, originally intended as a training center for brothers preparing for missionary work in Latin America. Masia de La Salle predates this educational chapter, representing the site's earlier, agricultural past before it became a school campus.

What will you see there?

The building follows the classic layout of a four-sided Catalan masia. The central body has a corridor running parallel to the façade and a two-flight staircase, flanked by two side wings that run the full width of the structure. The building faces south and follows a symmetrical plan, with a ground floor and two upper storeys in its central section. It's a straightforward but legible example of the farmhouses that once combined residential and agricultural functions across the Maresme region.

How do you get to Masia de La Salle?

Premià de Mar sits on the Maresme coast, well connected to Barcelona via the Rodalies R1 commuter rail line, which runs directly from the Catalan capital in around 30–35 minutes. From the train station, the building and the La Salle school complex are a short walk away, roughly fifteen minutes. Drivers can also reach the town via the C-32 motorway or the coastal N-II road.

When is the best time to visit?

Since Masia de La Salle sits within an active school campus, it's worth timing a visit around the school's operating hours — weekday daytime visits tend to work best, avoiding class disruption while keeping the surroundings accessible. Spring and early autumn are pleasant seasons to pair the visit with a walk along Premià de Mar's seafront promenade, when temperatures are milder than in summer.

What else is worth seeing nearby?

Premià de Mar has several kilometers of beach and a seaside promenade, along with other examples of local architecture from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries nearby. The town also makes a convenient base for exploring other Maresme towns, known for their modernista buildings and long agricultural tradition.

Frequently asked questions

What is Masia de La Salle? It's a historic farmhouse from the 1860s in Premià de Mar, protected as a Cultural Asset of Local Interest, located within the grounds of La Salle school.

Can visitors go inside the building? Since it sits on an active school campus, access may be limited to hours and rules set by the school — it's worth checking before visiting.

How do you get there from Barcelona? The easiest way is the Rodalies R1 train to Premià de Mar (about 30–35 minutes), followed by a short walk to the school complex.

What else should I see in Premià de Mar? The town's seafront promenade and beach, plus other historic buildings in the Maresme region, which pairs well with visiting nearby towns.